Progress & News

13 Jan 2012 - Meteorological Mast Commissioned An 80 metre Meteorological Mast located centrally within the wind farm site was commissioned on 13 January 2012. The mast measures and records wind strength and direction at various heights to provide a comprehensive and confirmed data set for analysis of potential energy output, turbine selection, wind farm layout and numerous other parameters. Orange aviation markers have been fitted.

21 Mar 2013 - Commonwealth Government EPBC Act Referral Decision Westcoast Wind Pty Ltd was advised by Commonwealth Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPC) on 21 March 2013 that Granville Harbour Wind Farm was assessed as not a controlled action if undertaken in a particular manner. Details are available here.

11 Apr 2013 – Environment Protection Authority Tasmania – Notice of Intent submittedWestcoast Wind Pty Ltd submitted a Notice of Intent for Granville Harbour Wind Farm to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Tasmania on 11 April 2013. The EPA will issue a set of project specific guidelines to enable Westcoast Wind Pty Ltd to produce a Development Proposal and Environmental Management Plan (DPEMP) for assessment. Details will be available on the EPA website here.

27 May 2013 – Environment Protection Authority Tasmania – DPEMP Guidelines IssuedWestcoast Wind Pty Ltd received from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Tasmania, project specific guidelines to facilitate production of a Development Proposal and Environmental Management Plan (DPEMP) for assessment of Granville Harbour Wind Farm. Details will be available on the EPA website here.

14 Sep 2013 – Community Information Day – Granville HarbourWestcoast Wind Pty Ltd is holding a community information day at Granville Harbour on Saturday 14 September 2013 between1000am and 1.00pm to discuss the project with local residents, landowners and interested parties.

28 Sep 2013 – Community Information Day - ZeehanWestcoast WindPty Ltd is holding a community information day at the "Summer House" Community Centre on Saturday 28 September 2013 between 1000am and 1.00pm to discuss the project with local businesses, residents, landowners and interested parties. Business will have the opportunity to register interest in maximising opportunities the project may offer - these include engineering, accommodation, transport, catering and numerous other fields.

13 December 2013 - DPEMP Submitted to the EPAWestcoast Wind Pty Ltd submitted the DPEMP for Granville Harbour Wind Farm to the EPA and West Coast Council for assessment and public comment.

30 January 2014 - EPA Request for a DPEMP Supplement upon closure of the Public Representation PeriodWestcoast Wind Pty Ltd received a request from the EPA for a DPEMP Supplement to address public, Government Agency and West Coast Council issues raised during the public representation period. One public representation in support of the project was received. A number of other comments were received from various Government Agencies and bodies, some of which require additional information before the assessment process can be completed. Westcoast Wind Pty Ltd is in the process of completing the supplementary information request.

15 April 2014 - Environmental Impact Assessment Completed by the EPA The EPA advised that the Environmental Impact Assessment for the project has been completed. The Environmental Assessment Report, including the permit conditions, have been forwarded to the West Coast Council . The report contains the permit conditions required by the EPA Board to be included in the land use permit, if a permit is granted, by Council. Details are enclosed here.

8 May 2014 - Land Use Planning Permit Issued by the West Coast CouncilAt a Special Meeting of the West Coast Council on 8 May 2014, the Council unanimously approved the Land Use Planning Permit for Granville Harbour Wind Farm.